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Old Kent Road

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Old Kent Road ward lies in the southeastern part of the London Borough of Southwark, stretching from Burgess Park in the north to the boundary with Lewisham. The area is dominated by the A2, a major arterial route that defines its character with constant traffic and large-scale retail warehouses. Residential streets, primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces, branch off from this busy spine, alongside several postwar housing estates that provide a significant amount of social housing.

The ward is home to the large Burgess Park, a green space created from formerly industrial land, featuring a lake and community gardens. A notable local landmark is the Bricklayers Arms roundabout and flyover, a complex 1960s road junction that is a major transport interchange. The area has a long-standing industrial and commercial history, with numerous light industrial units and wholesale businesses still operating alongside newer residential developments.

Area overview

On average Old Kent Road has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 57.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Kent Road is £59,962 per year. There are 8 schools in Old Kent Road: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Old Kent Road is home to around 19,037 people, with a population density of about 11,473.6 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

128

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Old Kent Road Population

19,037

Population density

11,473.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.29(+39%)

Anti-social behaviour

37.03(+39%)

Other theft

15.6(+34%)

Vehicle crime

11.61(+20%)

Burglary

9.98(+80%)

London average

Demographics

African

4,762

25.01%

British

4,431

23.28%

Other

1,793

9.42%

Other White

1,791

9.41%

Caribbean

1,537

8.07%

Total population: 19,037

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,466

42.18%

No qualifications

2,935

19.14%

Level 3 (A level)

1,882

12.28%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,588

10.36%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,462

9.54%

Total 16+ residents: 15,331

Housing

Social rents from council

3,059

41.13%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,415

19.02%

Other social rented

1,254

16.86%

Owns with a mortgage

909

12.22%

Owns outright

402

5.4%

Total households: 7,438

Property prices in Old Kent Road

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Old Kent Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Kent Road over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	53	£415,000	£276,000	£320,000	£473,000	£616,000
Terraced	11	£544,000	£420,500	£485,000	£663,870	£831,250

10 years median price trend in Old Kent Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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